March 29, 2024

Kishida Vows to Punish LDP Lawmakers Next Week

Tokyo, March 29 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that his ruling Liberal Democratic Party will punish member lawmakers involved in a slush funds scandal as early as next week.

Japan Eyes Self-Driving Expressway Lane Network

Tokyo, March 28 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government said Thursday that it plans to create a self-driving lane on an expressway network linking the Tohoku northeastern and Kyushu southwestern regions by fiscal 2033.

HEADLINES

POLITICS
Ex-PM Mori One of Abe Faction Members to Be Questioned on Kickbacks: Kishida
ECONOMY
NY Stocks (Thursday Closing): Dow 39,807.37 (+47.29); Nasdaq 16,379.46 (-20.06)
SPORTS
Soccer Women: 2023 World Cup Top Scorer Miyazawa Returns to Nadeshiko Japan
OTHER
Takarazuka Revue Admits Harassment against Deceased Member, Apologizes to Family